Lemon Thyme bars

Posted on May 4, 2011 by meggamoma

I love the freshness of lemons and limes particularly in the spring. These delicious bars are from Giada de laurentiis and worth making . They are quick and easy to prepare and really pack a punch in the lemon department . I must admit as it was raining heavily outside I decided to omit the thyme,but I am intrigued [...]

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Fantastic Thumbprint cookies

Posted on December 17, 2010 by meggamoma

Ever since I started making these cookies I have had multiple requests for more and the recipe . I must confess this is a great recipe from Ina Garten , more commonly referred to as the barefoot contessa . I have made a few minor changes to the recipe . For one thing I reduced [...]

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Almond or Hazelnut cookies

Posted on December 13, 2010 by meggamoma

During the holidays , especially when the first sign of flurries appear , I am ready for my holiday cookies . I must confess , these cresent cookies , made with toasted almonds ( very important , I find , as it intensifies the flavor of the almond and gives the cookie a crisper texture [...]

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Pecan Shortbread

Posted on November 17, 2010 by meggamoma

 During the holidays I like to bake with spices and nuts . Nothing  evokes the warmth of the holidays more , to me , than pecans , from pies to cookies to squares and , even brownies . I love this simple pecan shortbread recipe from Ina Garten , it has a melt in your [...]

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Vegan coconut almond macaroons

Posted on November 16, 2010 by meggamoma

I recently stumbled across this amazing coconut almond macaroon on a wedsite called savvy vegetarian .I have tried this recipe a few times with great success , each time altering and tweeking till I had the best final product ( to the agreement of all who tried them ) . I added some coconut extract [...]

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Oatmeal Shortbread Squares

Posted on February 15, 2010 by meggamoma

Moist , chewy , crunchy and aromatic , these squares have it all . The aroma of these baking with the spice of the ginger is mouth watering , and , once cooled you will not be dissapointed with the buttery flakiness from the butter and the slight crunch from the oatmeal . Makes 16 [...]

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Pecan Cresents

Posted on March 26, 2009 by meggamoma

Crispy , Crunchy , Buttery , this is Judy Rosenberg’s description of these melt in your mouth cookies made with loads of crunchy pecans and rolled in cinnamon sugar just before baking. PERFECTION!!! When my kids were young , I used to bake dozens of these are pack them as gifts for their teachers . [...]

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Pistachio Crumbles

Posted on March 12, 2009 by meggamoma

Sweet endings to a great meal are so welcome. These cookies are a cross between a sable (sandy textured cookie ) and a buttery shortbread. I just adore the different textures of this cookie from the nuts and crispy crustiness of the exterior sugar coating. Serve this with a cup of  delicate tea or a [...]

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Wedding Cookies

Posted on March 10, 2009 by meggamoma

I call these my eggless ,nutty wonders of delight. They are the most popularly requested recipe of mine , or to be honest ,cookbook guru Shirley Corriher. They are sweet and nutty and look like delicate white clouds. Makes about 4 dozen Non stick cooking spray ,optional 1 cup (8 oz ) unsalted butter 2 [...]

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Melting Moments

Posted on January 29, 2009 by meggamoma

I have always loved the name of these delightful ,melt in your mouth cookies.  There are many versions of this delicious cookie , but ,I kid you not , this is the best. The cookies have a slight crunch from quick cook oatmeal and then rolled in dessidicated coconut, if that is not enough the [...]

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